A 1998 Buick Riviera averages $3,900 today, with most selling between $2,500 and $7,500. ForCar prices the Buick Riviera from real US listings across 3 model years ($1,000–$3,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 1991 Buick Riviera still asks 26% of what a 1998 one does — that's how much value it holds after 7 years. Among 11 sedans we price, that ranks #11, below the 108% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−74.4%). Calculated from 17 listings.
Buick Riviera value by year
What a Buick Riviera is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | $2,500 | $7,500 | 6 | |
| 1991 | $1,000 | $1,350 | 5 | |
| 1990 | $2,500 | $6,000 | 6 |
How the Buick Riviera depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Buick Riviera loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Buick Riviera averages $3,900; a 8-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 36% lost over 8 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Buick Riviera hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 1998 price a 1991 car still asks. Higher is better — the Buick Riviera sits at #11 of 11, against a class median of 108%.
The Buick Riviera market right now
What the market asks for a Buick Riviera at each model year — the median of 25 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Buick Riviera value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Buick Riviera is worth on today's market.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Buick Riviera has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 1998 Buick Riviera: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,500, selling private-party nets about $3,900, and a lot asks near $7,500 — a $5,000 spread on the same car.
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Buick Riviera value FAQ
How much is a Buick Riviera worth?
A 1998 Buick Riviera averages $3,900 today (roughly $2,500–$7,500). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Buick Riviera value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Buick Riviera value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Buick Riviera from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Buick Riviera year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Buick Riviera Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Buick Rivieras are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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